Military issues
Two weeks of leave in conjunction with family member’s death
Active-duty troops can take up to two weeks of leave, nonchargeable, in case of death of their spouse or their child. Those with over 30 days of leave would get the normal leave. However, if their leave would result in their dipping below 30 days in the books, the balance would be nonchargeable. The service […]
Three DOD doctors push for quicker “gender affirming” action by military doctors
Healthcare providers related to the military, David Klein, Thomas Baxter, and Noelle Larson, were among the authors of an article published in the American Journal of Public Health. They criticized the idea of waiting before administering puberty blockers. These doctors argued that the military should train its providers on methods involving medical actions related to […]
Actions by China and Russia require ramping up military investments
A Democrat and a Republican lawmaker are suggesting that the US government ramp up military investment like what was done for World War II. These lawmakers argue that our ability to deal with China is eroding while Russia and China appear to be increasing cooperation. These lawmakers suggest that if China invades Taiwan; our ongoing […]
Higher cancer rates among Military pilots and ground crews
A Pentagon study revealed higher cancer rates among military pilots and ground crews when compared to the general population. The study was conducted on those who performed these duties from 1992 through 2017. Reported cancers include melanoma, thyroid cancer, prostate cancer, and breast cancer. However, lower rates of lung cancer, bladder cancer, and colon cancers […]
Iranian backed forces fire rockets at US base in Syria
The United States had launched retaliatory strikes against Iranian backed forces for killing a US contractor and wounding other Americans. American military service members were among those wounded. Eight of the Iranian backed fighters have reportedly been killed by two of the strikes. Iranian backed forces retaliated by firing rockets at a US base in […]
West Point cadets role play preferred pronoun scenario
A couple of Republican representatives queried West Point about a topic covered during training reserved for the prevention of sexual assault. Cadets ran through a scenario that involved one cadet not accepting a preferred pronoun. Those conducting this training see it as a way to improve bystander intervention skills. From Fox News: The facilitator of […]
The U.S. military establishes permanent garrison in Poland
The US military already has a track record of rotating units into Poland to conduct training. The permanent garrison is at Camp Kosciuszko. This camp is named after a Polish historical figure who is known to have fought against Russia as well as on behalf of the US during the American Revolution. Both the American […]
Defend the Guard Act
I am generally for less Government control, particularly when it comes to Federal Government. I keep reading about this Defend the Guard movement and now wondering how it may cause unintended consequences. (Boise, Idaho) – Yesterday the Arizona State Senate passed S.B. 1367, the Defend the Guard Act, in a 16-13 partisan vote. This bill […]
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